Safariland introduced of the new PROTECH IMPAC-CT/DT to its line of PROTECH IMPAC special threat plates. These plates provide law enforcement officers the option to upgrade protection against both corrections and duty threats.

The PROTECH IMPAC-CT/DT will replace the IMPAC-CT as the plate has been redesigned to continue providing stab protection against spike and edged bladed instruments in addition to protecting the officer against a variety of duty rounds. The IMPAC-CT/DT is comprised of a high performing fiberglass composite which makes this plate an economical choice for any officer.

The IMPAC-CT/DT has been tested* at an independent NIJ accredited laboratory in accordance with Safariland’s testing protocol against the threats listed below: 

* The IMPAC-CT/DT has not been tested or certified in accordance with NIJ 2005 Interim Requirements, NIJ Standard-0101.06 or NIJ Standard-0115.00. The IMPAC-CT/DUTY plate should always be used in conjunction with an NIJ certified flexible armor vest.

All IMPAC style-plates are offered in four different sizes including 5 inches by 7 inches for shorter torso lengths, a standard sized 5 inch by 8 inch, a 7 inch by 9 inch for expanded torso protection and a 10-inch by 12-inch shooter’s cut.

The PROTECH line of IMPAC special threat plates is now available in five styles:

• IMPAC-HT for high velocity handgun threat protection 
• IMPAC-CT/DT for spike and edged blade and duty threat protection
• IMPAC-MT for high velocity handgun, spike and edged blade threat protection 
• IMPAC-RT for rifle threat protection
• IMPAC-RT PLUS for enhanced rifle threat protection